As a gift to you for Moving It, Virginia, CommonHealth has partnered with Virginia State Parks to bring you FREE Parking at all Virginia State Parks for the month of October! Must show a valid Virginia State Employment ID.
A Message from President Hurley about the CVC Campaign Kick-Off
Dear Colleagues,
The Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) officially kicks off Wednesday, October 7. CVC is the tool that facilitates state employee workplace giving. It is a voluntary employee charitable giving program, which raises funds for numerous nonprofit health and humanitarian organizations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Employees have donated more than $41,000,000 since 1998 to participating non-profit organizations through CVC! More than 1,000 charities participate in CVC’s annual campaign, which runs from the first Wednesday in October through the end of December each year. Employees may designate their gift to a specific charity or multiple charities within the program by giving a one-time donation or through payroll deduction. Participation is possible through CVC online, with the fillable pledge form (attached), or you can request paper pledge forms by writing or calling Lori Izykowski (654-1361). Any questions should also be directed to Lori.
You can also participate in CVC through direct giving. In fact, chances are you’ve already made a donation to a participating CVC charity. Simply look the charity up here; if you see your charity listed, just forward a copy of the receipt to Lori Izykowski or by campus mail to the JAEC, and she will be sure your donation gets credited to the UMW giving total. It is important to note that each donation will also help the charity meet their minimum designation to be included in the CVC the next year. CVC also coordinates Special Funds Drives in times of emergencies, resulting in thousands of dollars in aid. CVC sends 100% of each designated gift to the organization selected by the employee.
Why Give to the CVC?
- All charities participating in the CVC have been pre-screened to ensure that they are fiscally sound and that they perform the services stated.
- Payroll deduction allows you to budget your contribution throughout the year through regular automated giving.
- 100% of your designated contribution goes to the charity or charities stated. No administrative fees are taken by the CVC on designated contributions through workplace giving.
- Giving through the CVC minimizes the intrusive personal solicitation that might occur if you participate in multiple direct fundraising drives. While we have no control over the solicitation calls at home from charities, state employees should not be solicited by non-profits at work sites.
- The CVC operates for and by state employees under the Executive Order of the Governor (#27-2014).
- There are many opportunities to give. The CVC accepts contributions from employees via cash, check, payroll deduction, stock or credit card gifts.
Faculty and staff department heads, please ensure that all staff members receive notice of the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign by posting this message in a common area. Look for CVC spotlights and updates in Eagle Eye between now and the winter break.
Thank you in advance for your participation and commitment in support of non-profits throughout the Commonwealth.
Richard V. Hurley
President
UMW Unveils First-Ever TV Commercial
The University of Mary Washington’s great minds are everywhere – online, in newspaper ads, and on mall displays, billboards and bus wraps.
Now, UMW’s first-ever TV commercial is here!
Catch us through the end of the year in two of our top target areas, Richmond and Hampton Roads. The 26-second production airs on ABC Family, AMC, Comedy Central, FX, NBC, MTV, Nick, TruTV and VH1. We’ve even scored spots on ESPN’s Monday Night Football and on Entertainment Tonight.
A Colorado director, Maine cinematographers and UMW’s own Broadway makeup artist Madeline LeCuyer ’11 hauled lights, cameras and more to the Hurley Convergence Center’s digital auditorium for the end-of-summer filming.
The eight student stars returned to the center Sept. 31, walking the red carpet to a special premiere showing. UMW VIPs, including CFO Rick Pearce, Vice President of Advancement and University Relations Torre Meringolo and President Hurley, himself, also attended. The official review? Two thumbs up!
See for yourself at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN47oNPK1QE.
Employee Fall Luncheon, Oct. 13
Save the date! The fall employee luncheon is set for Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the University Center’s Chandler Ballroom. Come ready to eat lunch, win prizes and hear about what’s new on campus! Wear your UMW spirit wear for extra tickets. Don’t have any UMW spirit wear or would like something new?
Staff Appreciation Sale at the Bookstore:
15 percent off regularly priced UMW clothing or insignia.
Monday, Oct. 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. – 10:30 am and 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
*Please note special store hours on Tuesday
Eagles Walk United/Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The 2015 Walk To End Alzheimer’s held at UMW on Sept. 26 was a huge success and has raised $104,000 to date (donations are still coming in through the end of October). Special congratulations to every member of UMW’s Team Eagles Walk United, under the leadership of co-captains Susan Knick and Lindsey Elliott, for raising $2,222. Team Eagles Walk United was awarded a plaque during the opening ceremony for having the largest number of registered walkers with a team membership of 61 walkers!
Volunteering their time and assistance at the walk were the UMW Field Hockey team, UMW Dorsey Scholars under the direction of Dr. Venitta McCall, members of the Dodd Auditorium Multimedia staff, and UMW students representing various groups on campus.
Walking with Team Eagles Walk United were UMW students, faculty, staff, retirees, alums, family and friends. It was a glorious sight as the 750 assembled walkers departed Jefferson Square, passed through the Carmen Culpeper Chappell ’59 Centennial Campanile (bell tower), and down campus walk.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Thank you for your donations, for volunteering your time, and for becoming an advocate in the fight. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.
Alicia Tisdale Named Excellent Eagle Employee for October
The Staff Advisory Council is pleased to recognize Alicia Tisdale as the Excellent Eagle Employee for October. The award for this honor is a designated parking space of the awardee’s choosing.
Alicia is distinguished in having two champions, or those who nominated her for the award.
Laura Allison wrote:
Alicia is absolutely fantastic! She works with students, parents, staff, and faculty on a daily basis. No matter what she’s working on, or how busy she may be, Alicia always has a smile on her face. She provides phenomenal internal and external customer service, and her professionalism should be an example to us all. Alicia is an advocate for the Lee Hall front line staff, and always pays attention to detail. She is always willing to jump in and help out on a project. She provides invaluable insight due to the vast institutional knowledge she possesses. Alicia truly is a representation of what an Excellent Eagle is, and the University is lucky to have her!
Accompanying that, Alicia’s other champion, Angela Lilly, wrote:
Alicia always has a professional demeanor and a willingness to help with any situation. She is a pleasure to work with on projects. She displays excellent customer service with a smile for her co-workers, UMW students and everyone that she interacts with.
Congratulate Alicia when you see her, and remember to send nominations for Excellent Eagle Employee to Excellent Eagle Employee nomination.
Office of Student Activities and Engagement Open House, Oct. 7
The Office of Student Activities and Engagement (SAE) is hosting an Open House Carnival next Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to stop by the SAE suite in the new University Center to see all the resources being offered. There will be food, fun carnival games and prizes, including a raffle for UMW gear. Clubs with three or more members attending will be eligible for a drawing that could win their group $100 if they complete all the information stations available. We hope to see you all there!
Student Success Coordinator to Star in Independent Film
Brian Strecker, student success coordinator for Academic and Career Services, will play a role in an independent film set to hit theaters this fall called “The North Star.”
The film describes two slaves who escape from a Virginia plantation in the mid 1800s. Strecker plays a store owner named Jeremiah Daniels who is involved in two pivotal scenes in the film.
The film was shown in Wilmington, Del. on Friday, Sept. 18, and in the Philadelphia area on Saturday, Sept. 19. It is set to appear in limited theaters in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C. and Miami later this fall.
Strecker has previously acted in a short film and a full-length film, both dealing with the Civil War. He started acting and auditioning for roles in 1994, but only pursues acting part-time.
According to Strecker, the film deals with slavery, a difficult subject to watch. However, Strecker hopes that the film will drive viewers to action in breaking racial barriers that exist today.
“I…hope that viewers are provoked to reflect that many stories of oppression have existed in world history, and are still a reality today. While the faces, circumstances, and severity of experiences will vary, perhaps what all of these experiences share in common is the struggle to enjoy the freedom to live together in peace and dignity,” Strecker said.
Nominate Outstanding Commuters
The Office of Commuter Student Services is seeking nominations for our October “Feature a Commuter” program. Faculty/staff wishing to nominate an off-campus student (whether they commute by foot, bike, or car) for demonstrating UMW’s values of integrity, dignity, respect, diversity, intellectual inquiry, responsibility and leadership should send their nominations and reasons for nomination to Meg Pultz at mgruen@umw.edu. Winners will be featured in the October Commuter Newsletter and will receive a $20 gas gift card. Thank you for recognizing our wonderful commuters!
Richardson Featured in Ultimate Subaru Spotlight
Each month, a UMW Athletics Faculty Liaison will be featured in the Ultimate Subaru Spotlight. The faculty liaison program partners a UMW faculty member with every UMW intercollegiate athletic team to strengthen support networks and increase resources for student-athlete success. Ultimate Subaru is committed to the growth and education of UMW Eagles, their hometown team and strives to foster the same values of community as the UMW Faculty Liaison program. Faculty Liaisons will serve as mentors and role models to student-athletes while being involved in team activities. For more information about the program contact Faculty Athletic Representative, Dr. Lynne Richardson at 540-654-2470 or lynne.richardson@umw.edu.
Faculty Liaison’s Name: Woody D. Richardson.
Sport: Volleyball.
Years at UMW: Completed two beginning third year.
Position/Title: Associate Professor (College of Business).
What was your favorite sport growing up? Briefly describe your favorite memory playing or watching it. Football: Not my favorite memory, but certainly the most vivid was a 1-9 season with only 13 players on the team. We went 8-2 the next year.
Where is your favorite place around town to get a bite to eat? Pueblo’s Tex Mex Grill.
If you could pick one super power to have, what would it be and why? Sonar vision coupled with fish whispering to catch more fish.
Other than the sport you partnered with, what is your next favorite sport and why? Horseshoes – it can be played with one hand for the horseshoe and the other holding a beverage.
If you were a Head Coach and could pick three words to motivate your team and hang in their locker room which words would you choose? No Net Serves!
What does a great leader look like to you? Someone who displays initiative, acts with integrity, and is always unselfish in the pursuit of excellence.
What is a must read for UMW Student-Athletes? Wooden on Leadership (by John Wooden, legendary basketball coach for UCLA).
What is the best advice you have ever heard given to a college graduate? The secret to a long life is “no left turns!”
Finally, if you were hanging out on Ball Circle picking the brains of four professional/famous athletes (living or deceased), who would they be? Lee Trevino, Lou Gehrig, Red Pollard, and Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
Ultimate Subaru, celebrating 10 years of service to the Fredericksburg community, is proud to be a supporter of UMW athletics. Call Ultimate Subaru today at (540) 898-6200 or come on in and visit us at 5160 Jefferson Davis Hwy, near Four Mile Fork. Find us online at www.driveultimatesubaru.com.
